The best way to get your social life organized is to join a club or an association. Membership to a club may be included in your contract, and if it is not, ask your employer about corporate club debentures. There are numerous clubs to choose from, but if on the off chance you don't find one that suites, it is easy enough to create your own by advertising in various publications for like minded people to meet and join. The American Country Club in Tai Tam is pictured to the left.

You may also rent a club membership. This may be a more economical way to enjoy the club membership in the short term. Call Superior Club Services on 2832 4909.

Listed below are some of the most popular clubs and associations in Hong Kong:

Dining and Recreation Clubs

The Hong Kong ClubJackson RoadCentralHong KongTel: 2525 8251Fax: 2868 4655 Note: The city’s oldest and most traditional club, the Hong Kong club is sleek, stylish and exclusive.Facilities include squash, bowling, snooker, a gym, restaurants, bar and several function rooms for private parties or banquets. In order to qualify for membership you will need to be proposed and seconded by existing Hong Kong Club-members of 5-years standing.Membership costs are as follows:Entrance fee: HK$100,000Monthly subscription (single): HK$950Monthly subscription (couple) HK$1265

The Foreign Correspondents' Club2 Lower Albert RoadCentralHong KongTel: 2521 1511Fax: 2868 4092WebsiteEmailNote: Asia’s premiere meeting place for the media, business and diplomatic community. The FCC accepts non-journalists as associate members and offers excellent dining facilities, two bars including a wonderful jazz bar in the basement, a health club and the FCC/IBM Media Room housing state of the art technology.Membership is divided into several categories and fees are dependant upon which category you are registered under. For full details visit the FCC

The Helena May35 Garden RoadCentralTel: 2522 6766Fax: 2537 5258WebsiteEmailNote: Home to the best English-language library in town, this women’s club is set in a wonderful, colonial building which pre-dates the first world war. It is a great place to meet for lunch or afternoon tea and read the British newspapers. Function rooms are available for hire at an hourly rate and cheap accommodation is provided for women and married couples. Men are admitted as associate members.Entrance fee is HK$2,000 with monthly subscription fees of HK$400 or HK$3,300 for the entire year.

Note: Famous almost as much for its staggering membership fees as it is for its facilities, the American Club in Hong Kong is, quite possibly, the city’s most prestigious and exclusive club.The city club, with its breathtaking views of the harbour, is excellent for socialising, dining and entertaining, whilst the country club, set in the beautiful surroundings of Tai Tam, offers the ideal get-away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Members can also enjoy privileges at Lotus Hill Golf & Country Club and at Macau Golf & Country Club. Children’s activities are excellent with martial arts, swimming, ballet, dance, basketball, theatre workshops, summer camps, tennis and squash groups, gymnastics, arts and crafts and picnics. New members must be proposed and seconded by existing club members and all applications will be approved by the membership committee and ratified by the Board of Directors. There are several different types of membership, affording you various perks and privileges. Contact the American Club for further details.

The Hong Kong Jockey ClubLocations in Happy Valley and ShatinTel: 2966 1333 (Happy Valley) Tel: 2966 6500 (Shatin)WebsiteNote: Again, a highly exclusive club with excellent facilities including swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, billiards room, putting green, croquet lawn, aerobics studio and biking path. There are indoor and outdoor playgrounds for children as well as a gym, sauna and steam suite. A wealth of courses and classes are available from scuba diving to horse riding and culinary workshops. Members enjoy the privilege of attending all race meets in the Members’ Enclosure and priority/exclusive access to designated restaurants and catering outlets.

The Aberdeen Marina Club8 Shum Wan RoadAberdeenHong KongTel: 2555 8321Fax: 2873 5681WebsiteNote: On offer are resort-style health and beauty facilities, sports facilities, six multi-concept restaurants, family activity areas and the most comprehensive marina facility in Hong Kong with 230 wet berthing spaces and 210 dry berthing spaces.Individual entrance fee is HK$750,000 with a transferable debenture of HK$800,000 making the total membership cost HK$1,550,000.A monthly subscription fee of HK$1530 is payable by each individual member.

Fringe Club2 Lower Albert RoadCentralHong KongTel: 2521 7251Fax: 2868 4415WebsiteEmailNote: This wonderful landmark building is home to a variety of theatre, dance and art exhibitions, both local and international.The Fringe Club is a non-profit organisation and a registered charity offering workshops, classes and frequent talks for a wide audience, be it educational, professional or business oriented. To become a member simply download the application form from the Fringe Club Website or apply in person at the club.Membership fees range from HK$300 for an annual subscription (with a HK$300 joining fee) to HK$3,500 for a lifetime membership. Facilities include a wonderful roof-garden for dining and drinking, fotogalerie central, a theatre, two galleries, a pottery workshop and a showroom.

The China Club13/F-15/FThe Old Bank Of China BuildingCentralHong KongTel: 2521 8888Fax: 2501 0555Note: 1920’s Shanghai-themed private members club. The spectacular library is a big draw here as is the wonderful cuisine. There is a sister club in Beijing.

Jewish Community CentreOne Robinson Place 70 Robinson RoadMid LevelsHong KongTel: 2801 5440 / 2589 2602 MembershipFax: 2877 0917Note: Non-members may use the facilities at a charge of HK$50 per day or HK$200 per week.

Australian Association of Hong Kong202, Wilson House19 Wyndham StreetCentral Hong KongTel: 2530 4461 Fax: 2530 4497WebsiteEmailNote: The aim of this club is to promote fellowship among Australians living in Hong Kong. The club hosts a number of social events including picnics and sporting events.An application form for membership is available to download from their Website or apply in person at the club in Central.

Friends of the Art MuseumGPO Box 9861Hong KongWebsiteEmailNote: The Friends of the Art Museum of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, founded in 1981, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the appreciation and study of Asian art and civilisation through lectures, tours, study groups, day trips and social functions. Profits from activities are donated to the Art Museum to augment scholarship and acquisition funds. Membership enquiries are welcome.

Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong BranchG.P.O. Box 3864CentralHong KongTel: 2813 7500 WebsiteEmailNote: The Royal Asiatic Society organizes a wide range of talks, visits and seminars as well as more formal events.

The Hong Kong Association of Business & Professional WomenG.P.O. Box 1526CentralHong KongTel: 2535 9198Fax: 2904 0788WebsiteEmailNote: The HKABPW is an organization of working women who seek to actively promote the interests of business and working women in Hong Kong.